Indiana and Ohio Gaming Commissions Have Launched Probe Into Texas Tech Transfer Alleged Gambling Activities

• Ohio and Indiana regulators say they are looking into newly transferred Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby

• The QB allegedly bet on a Hoosiers game while a freshman at Indiana University 

• Texas Tech was still listed with an over/under 11.5 regular season win total as of May 6. 

State gaming regulators in multiple states have launched investigations into Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's alleged betting activity, regulatory officials told ESPN.  

Both the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) and Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) are investigating Sorsby, who played at Indiana and Cincinnati before transferring to Texas Tech this offseason. Officials for the IGC and a spokesperson for the OCCC confirmed the investigations to ESPN but declined to provide further details.

Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming told ESPN it is aware of the case and is working with the NCAA.  Cincinnati borders the commonwealth of Kentucky. 

Sorsby had accounts with sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators in several states, according to various reports.  He is described as someone who placed a high volume of small wagers. 

Reports have also emerged that Sorby allegedly bet on an Indiana game while a freshman with the Hoosiers.  The NCAA prohibits student-athletes from betting on any NCAA-sanctioned sport, professional or collegiate.

Sorsby last month took an indefinite leave of absence and is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.

Texas Tech was still listed with an over/under 11.5 regular season win total as of May 6.  A more extensive probe might shift this win total in the wrong direction. 

Sorsby was the Cincinnati Bearcats starting quarterback last season.  He threw for about 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns. 

Texas Tech said in a statement it is “committed to supporting Brendan through his recovery process and to ensure his long-term health and well-being.”

Sorsby was one of the biggest names in this year’s transfer portal. He transferred from Cincinnati, which then announced on Feb. 26 it would sue the quarterback for breaching his name, image and likeness contract.

• Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com